MY THOUGHTS AND BOOK REVIEW
Due to release on April 28th 2024, Double Jeopardy by Stephen Penner offers readers a compelling dive into the dark and twisted underbelly of Rain City, where murder, lies, and corruption reign supreme. In this fourth installment of the legal thriller series featuring attorney Daniel Raine, Penner delivers a gripping narrative that will keep readers on the edge of their seats from beginning to end.
The story kicks off with a mysterious death in custody at the county jail, setting the stage for a high-stakes legal battle as attorney Daniel Raine takes on the case, determined to unearth the truth behind the young man's demise. As Raine delves deeper into the investigation, he uncovers a tangled web of deceit and betrayal, where no one is who they seem and everyone has something to hide.
Penner masterfully crafts a narrative filled with suspense and intrigue, drawing readers into a world where morality is blurred and danger lurks around every corner. The character development in Double Jeopardy is superb, with Raine and his partner Rebecca Sommers shining as complex and relatable protagonists caught in a web of corruption and deceit.
As the plot unfolds, Penner skillfully weaves together threads of suspense and drama, keeping readers guessing as secrets are revealed and alliances are tested. The pacing is tight, the tension palpable, and the stakes couldn't be higher as Raine races against time to uncover the truth and deliver justice for the fallen.
Double Jeopardy is a riveting legal thriller that will appeal to fans of the genre and beyond. With its intricate plot, well-developed characters, and heart-pounding suspense, Stephen Penner has once again proven himself as a master storyteller. Prepare to be captivated by this gripping tale of murder, lies, and corruption in Rain City.
Rating: ★★★★★
Stephen Penner has solidified his place as a talented author in the legal thriller genre with Double Jeopardy.
BOOK DESCRIPTION
Description
Murder. Lies. Corruption. Welcome to Rain City.
A young man, Michael, dies while in custody at the county jail. The authorities claim it was a heart attack.
His mom thinks it was murder.
Attorney Daniel Raine agrees to take the case, suing the jail for wrongful death. But no one will talk about what happened in Michael’s cell on that fateful night. The guards claim they saw nothing and there’s no surveillance video.
Raine starts to dig and soon discovers that the dead man wasn’t just a petty criminal. He was an informant for a narcotics detective who is trying to take down a drug cartel.
Now Raine and his erstwhile partner, Rebecca Sommers, must unravel the mystery. Did someone order Michael’s murder? And if so, was it the cartel?
Or was it one of the good guys?
Double Jeopardy – the fourth book in the brilliant legal thriller series featuring attorney Daniel Raine.
Book 4 of A Rain City Legal Thriller
Pub Date Apr 28 2024
Inkubator Books
General Fiction (Adult) | Mystery & Thrillers
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